Re: safe mode for kernel.old

From: Bill Moran (wmoran_at_potentialtech.com)
Date: 07/31/04

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To: Jason Barnes <jbarnes@c3po.barnesos.net>

    Jason Barnes <jbarnes@c3po.barnesos.net> wrote:

    >
    > I managed to build a kernel that won't mount root. Furthermore, I
    > have a separate issue whereby the system hangs when I boot normally, but
    > works fine when in safe mode.
    > My question is: how do I load kernel.old and then run it in safe
    > mode?
    > Thanks for any help you might be able to provide,

    Interrupt the boot countdown to get the boot prompt, then enter
    boot -s kernel.old 

    -- 
Bill Moran
Potential Technologies
http://www.potentialtech.com
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